Serving 566 students in grades 7-8, Nettleton Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nettleton Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Jonesboro, AR, covering approximately 41.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nettleton Junior High School's student population of 566 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Nettleton Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nettleton Junior High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nettleton Junior High School's ranking?
Nettleton Junior High School is ranked #807 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Nettleton Junior High School often compared to?
Nettleton Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Camp Junior High School, Douglas Macarthur Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Nettleton Junior High School?
566 students attend Nettleton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nettleton Junior High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nettleton Junior High School?
Nettleton Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nettleton Junior High School offer ?
Nettleton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nettleton Junior High School part of?
Nettleton Junior High School is part of Nettleton School District.
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